{"threatLevel": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "description": "<p><b><i>Updated travel advisory level due to civil unrest.</i></b></p>\n<p>Exercise increased caution in Gabon due to civil unrest. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire travel advisory.</p>\n<p>Exercise Increased Caution in:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Libreville and Port Gentil due to crime, which can include robbery, vehicle break-ins, and residential burglaries.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There is an increased military presence throughout Libreville and other areas of Gabon. Demonstrations may occur with little or no warning. A nighttime curfew is in effect and U.S. citizens should confirm and follow instructions of local authorities. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>\n<p>Read the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/gabon.html\">country information page</a>&nbsp;for additional information about travel to Gabon.</p>\n<p>If you decide to travel to Gabon:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Respect the curfew.</li>\n<li>Avoid demonstrations and crowds.</li>\n<li>Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.</li>\n<li>Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible.</li>\n<li>Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.</li>\n<li>Enroll in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">Smart Traveler Enrollment Program</a>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https://step.state.gov/step/\">STEP</a>) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.</li>\n<li>Follow the Department of State on&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/travelgov/\">Facebook</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://twitter.com/TravelGov\">Twitter</a>.</li>\n<li>Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.osac.gov/Content/Browse/Report?subContentTypes=Country%20Security%20Report\">Country Security Report</a>&nbsp;for Gabon.</li>\n<li>Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/go/checklist.html\">Traveler&#8217;s Checklist</a>.</li>\n<li>Visit the CDC page for the latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list\">Travel Health Information</a>&nbsp;related to your travel.</li>\n</ul>", "pubDate": "Thu, 28 Sep 2023", "country": "Gabon"}